Author Archives: Glenn Church

Jester’s Court — September 2, 2010

California legislators took sometime off from their yearly budget stalemate to vote on not banning plastic bags. “It’s a free country. I wish it weren’t,” from Massachusetts’ Governor Deval Patrick. What? The Obama administration has reversed itself and halted the … Continue reading

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The Jan Brewer Freeze

Everyone has moments like these. It is just that when you are a governor, and it is live on television that it is a whole lot more embarrassing. It won’t matter. Jan Brewer will be reelected governor of Arizona.

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Jester’s Court — September 1, 2010

The Congressional Budget Office has determined that the total cost of the eight-year Iraq war was less than the stimulus bill. Seven states suing to overturn the health care reform bill as unconstitutional are also seeking subsidies provided by the … Continue reading

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Tom Tancredo Accuses Obama White House of Doing What the Bushes Did

Former Congressman Tom Tancredo, not satisfied with derailing the Republican chances for capturing the Colorado governorship with this third party candidacy, is now going after Michelle Obama and Christmas. “I remember a little thing, like Ms. Obama saying she didn’t … Continue reading

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Russian Minister Tells His Countrymen “Smoke More and Drink More”

Every few years the Russian government tries to implement a plan to get Russians from drinking alcohol. Alcohol consumption in Russia is some of the highest in the world. A host of alcohol-related health problems plague Russians, mainly men, and … Continue reading

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Joe Miller’s Beard

Alaska Republican Senate nominee Joe Miller has broken some new ground, and it is not just his primary victory over Senator Lisa Murkowski. If elected, Miller would be the only member in the U.S. Senate with a beard, or even … Continue reading

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Jester’s Court — August 31, 2010

Texas Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson violated nepotism rules in her foundation by awarding thousands of dollars in college scholarships to four relatives and a top aide’s two children. Massachusetts’ Senator Scott Brown responding to criticism from Sarah Palin that he … Continue reading

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Muslim PSA States They are Not Trying to Take Over the United States

It is a shame that some felt a need to do this, but it is understandable in the suspicion of today. However, I doubt if this is going to persuade anyone who thinks the opposite. There is some irony here … Continue reading

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Switzerland to Install Drive-In Sex Boxes For Prostitutes

Residents of Zurich are tired of prostitutes and their clients cluttering the streets and making an unseemly sight. Commotion throughout the night and day and less than family friendly views drew the ire of homeowners. That was enought to compel the city … Continue reading

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Alvin Greene’s Plan to Save the U.S. Economy is to End The Global Economy

Alvin Green explained his platform over the weekend. Oddly, it was in a British newspaper, the Telegram.  I am not sure how many readers of the Telegram are in South Carolina, but I doubt if Greene wrote this to get … Continue reading

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Jester’s Court — August 30, 2010

Mosques in Italy will not receive a share of income tax revenue the Italian government allocates to religious faiths each year. Hindu and Buddhist temples, Greek Orthodox churches and Jehovah’s Witnesses will remain eligible for the funds. Nevada Senate candidate … Continue reading

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Iranian State Media Calls France’s First Lady a “Prostitute”

Kayhan, an Iranian state-run newspaper, called France’s First Lady Carla Bruni a “prostitute” for her support of an Iranian woman who has been sentenced to death for adultery. Bruni wrote an open letter in support of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani. “Why … Continue reading

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Maybe The President Does Need To Plaster His Birth Certificate On His Forehead Once In A While

Obama is correct that his enemies have done a successful “misinformation” campaign against him. And, yes, he should not spend all his time with his birth certificate “plastered” over his forehead. However, just because one team is conducting a good … Continue reading

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Castro “Fool Of The Week”

Is it senility or the same set of delusions that led Fidel Castro to think communism was a wonderful system in the first place? Or maybe it just takes that type of conspiracy thinking to remain in power for nearly … Continue reading

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Jester’s Court — August 29, 2010

If Republican proposals were enacted, estimates suggest that there would be fewer jobs and a larger deficit than under Obama. Joe Miller, who holds a narrow 1,668 vote lead over Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, is stepping on a lot of … Continue reading

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